On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore joined AeroVironment (AV) to celebrate the grand opening of its $12.5 million defense research and manufacturing facility in Germantown, which is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs and expand the company’s statewide workforce to 600. The project represents a major investment in Maryland’s aerospace and defense sector and received support from both state and county economic development programs.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccinations for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the County and are missing required immunizations. Vaccines are available by appointment at multiple clinic locations through the end of September to help students meet state vaccination requirements for the 2025–2026 school year. (more…)
Time Magazine has honored Montgomery County native Kahlil Greene by naming him one of the “100 Most Important People on the Internet.” Greene took to his social media account to share this exciting news and also announced his upcoming book titled “Hidden History.” In his post, he expressed gratitude, saying, “I can’t be more grateful for these blessings and to all of you who made it possible. I promise to continue the work as best as I can.”
Chick-fil-A recently held a community meeting to discuss the opening of a potential new location in Germantown. The proposed site is located in the Milestone area, specifically in the parking lot in front of Kohl’s off of Ridge Rd.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to non-contact shooting on Thursday, July 10, in Germantown. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Esther Chemai, a missing 77-year-old woman from Germantown. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Germantown Rd (Route 118) near Charity Ln in Germantown, where a vehicle likely struck a large downed tree. (more…)
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of Ashley Salazar, a Clarksburg resident who was killed in fatal wrong-way crash at northbound I-270 at Germantown Road early Friday morning, July 5. (more…)
Update: Maryland State Police are now investigating this incident as a fatal wrong-way collision. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 2:45 a.m. to a serious two-vehicle collision […]
Frederick, MD-based PGH Properties acquired the former Regal Germantown Theater, located at 20000 Century Blvd., for $12 million, per a Maryland Newsletters report.
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, MD, has once again showcased its talent and dedication in the field of skilled trades by participating in SkillsUSA for the second consecutive year. This year, two exceptional 10th-grade students, Jayden Williams and Kedus Anteneh, traveled to Atlanta, GA, to compete in the SkillsUSA National Interactive Application and Video Game Development Competition, where they earned Gold in Maryland and a Top Ten finish nationally.